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Cal Adomitis of University of Pittsburgh Selected as 2021 Patrick Mannelly Award Winner

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Monday, December 13, 2021

Cal Adomitis of the University of Pittsburgh was named the top collegiate Long Snapper in the nation Saturday evening at the Patrick Mannelly Award dinner, presented by Zebra Technologies, benefiting Bernies Book Bank.

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  • Cal Adomitis of the University of Pittsburgh was named the top collegiate Long Snapper in the nation Saturday evening at the Patrick Mannelly Award dinner, presented by Zebra Technologies, benefiting Bernies Book Bank.
  • Adomitis, a Pittsburg native, is a fifth-year senior at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Adomitis was recognized as the award winner alongside finalists Damon Johnson of the University of Southern California and Alex Ward of the University of Central Florida.
  • The Patrick Mannelly Award was founded by Kevin Gold, Patrick Mannelly and Chris Rubio in 2019 with the goal of providing rare recognition for the vital role that the Long Snappers play in football.

Washington Football Team Honors Nick Sundberg as "Community Man of the Year" and Presents Ryan Kerrigan with the "Salute Award" for his support of the U.S. Military at 2020 Welcome Home Luncheon

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

Proceeds from the event benefitted the Washington Football Charitable Foundation and their efforts to support COVID-19 relief and social justice initiatives across the region.

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  • Proceeds from the event benefitted the Washington Football Charitable Foundation and their efforts to support COVID-19 relief and social justice initiatives across the region.
  • Defensive End Ryan Kerrigan, Salute Award:Kerrigan was presented with the Washington Football Salute Award for his acts of gratitude towards our country's service members.
  • Long Snapper Nick Sundberg said of winning the Community Man of the Year Award, "I'm so thankful to accept this award.
  • The 2020 Welcome Home Luncheon also included a question & answer session between Julie, Santana and Prince George's County native, Kevin Durant.

John Shannon of Notre Dame Selected as 2019 Patrick Mannelly Award Winner

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

John Shannon of Notre Dame was named the top collegiate Long Snapper in the nation Saturday evening at the Patrick Mannelly Award dinner, presented by William Blair, benefiting Bernies Book Bank.

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  • John Shannon of Notre Dame was named the top collegiate Long Snapper in the nation Saturday evening at the Patrick Mannelly Award dinner, presented by William Blair, benefiting Bernies Book Bank.
  • This recognition is long overdue, and John Shannon is an excellent pick by the selection committee as the first winner of the award.
  • The Patrick Mannelly Award was founded by Kevin Gold, Patrick Mannelly and Chris Rubio with the goal of providing rare recognition for the vital role that the Long Snappers play in football.
  • For more information about the Patrick Mannelly Award, visit www.patrickmannellyaward.com
    For more information about Bernies Book Bank, visit www.berniesbookbank.org
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Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award Partners With Bernie’s Book Bank

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Today the Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award announced a formal partnership with Bernies Book Bank, the leading provider of quality books to at-risk Chicagoland children.

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  • Today the Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award announced a formal partnership with Bernies Book Bank, the leading provider of quality books to at-risk Chicagoland children.
  • This Long Snapper award is named after Patrick Mannelly, widely known as the best long snapper in the NFL.
  • The Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award, founded by Kevin Gold, Patrick Mannelly and Chris Rubio, aims to provide rare recognition for the impactful role long snappers play in todays game.
  • Bernies Book Bank is the long snapper of literacy and together we celebrate this vital role that often goes unnoticed in football, shared Darrin Utynek, CEO of Bernies Book Bank.